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SNAP benefits on their way to Colorado families
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With the government shutdown over after a vote Wednesday by the U.S. House, federal food aid, which has been delayed almost two weeks, is on its way to nearly 600,000 Coloradans. Colorado will move rapidly to deliver 100% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to an announcement from the Polis administration. Some Coloradans…
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Colorado figured out how to load state money onto EBT cards, officials say
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Colorado officials said they figured out a way to load state funds onto the electronic cards of food stamp recipients. Officials from the Department of Human Services told Colorado Politics they had spoken “extensively” with the vendor for the Electronic Benefits Transfer card. The EBT card is called Colorado Quest. A legislative Joint Budget Committee…
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Despite voter approval, Colorado’s SNAP recipients unlikely to see Proposition MM benefits anytime soon
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Colorado voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a tax hike on households earning at least $300,000, after being told it would not only help fund free school meals for students but also boost food assistance through the federal food stamp program. However, early indications are that the added benefits may not reach recipients of the Supplemental…
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Colorado lawmakers sign off on $10 million for food assistance as SNAP benefits are poised to run out
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A panel of Colorado legislators on Thursday approved a $10 million cash infusion into food assistance for residents who are expected to lose food stamp benefits starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown. But state policymakers and budget staffers said they fear that the plan is riddled with “holes,” describing it as akin to…
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Colorado joins 22-state lawsuit to restore SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
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Colorado joined a lawsuit filed by states against the U.S. Department of Agriculture to attempt to force the restart of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Those benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown. That could leave 600,000 Coloradans — 10% of the state population — without the…
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How much did the Colorado state government spend in 2022?
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Colorado spent more than $45 billion in fiscal year 2022, roughly half of which were federal dollars, according to a recent state audit. The Office of the State Auditor said that, for the most part, its review found unmodified or “clean” opinions on the financial statements of Colorado’s activities. “This means that these financial statements…
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Colorado to improve food stamp customer service with $500,000 federal grant
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The Colorado Department of Human Services was awarded $517,961 on Thursday to improve efficiency in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase food. With this grant, Colorado plans to build an interactive voice response system that SNAP customers can talk…
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2018 farm bill hits final stretch
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It looks like a federal farm bill will arrive just in time for farmers and ranchers’ Christmas stockings. The Senate on Tuesday voted 87-13 to approve the $867 billion compromise version; on Wednesday, the House gave it their okay on a 369-47 vote. Three of Colorado’s four Republican House members — departing U.S. Rep. Mike…
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Deal on delayed farm bill would legalize hemp, drop food-stamp changes
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The long-delayed federal farm bill, which expired on Sept. 30, looks like it’s finally moving toward passage as key lawmakers resolved an impasse over the package. The U.S. House and Senate agriculture committees announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle on the legislation, although final details will not be available for at least…
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US House OKs farm bill but says no to hardline immigration measure
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted narrowly to approve a bill that extends farm programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but rejected a hard-line Republican-sponsored bill on immigration reform – a pair of votes that conservatives had insisted should be taken side by side. The vote of 213 to 211 on…
